PRESS RELEASE
You're Invited! Fleet Week Houston Opening Ceremony
April 13, 2026 -- Mayor John Whitmire and the planning committee invite everyone to attend the Fleet Week Houston Opening Ceremony on Wednesday, April 15 in front of Houston City Hall.
Starting at 4 p.m., the ceremony will provide a rousing, warm welcome to more than 1,000 visiting servicemembers and military command.
DETAILS:
WHO: Houston Mayor John Whitmire, U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps, and U.S. Coast Guard
WHAT: Fleet Week Houston 2026 – Opening Ceremony
WHEN: Wednesday, April 15 , 2026 at 4 p.m.
WHERE: Houston City Hall, 901 Bagby. St. Houston TX 77002 – In front of City Hall Reflecting Pool
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Performance by Navy Rock Brass Band
Ceremonial Music Provided by: The Quantico Marine Band & The Navy Band Southeast
Post-Ceremony Celebration: The Navy Brass Band
During Fleet Week Houston, which runs April 15 -22, the public will get the chance to tour USS Kearsarge (LHD-3), USS Minneapolis-St. Paul (LCS-21), USS St. Louis (LCS-19), and USCGC Edgar Culbertson (WPC-1137) docked along the Houston Ship Channel.
The event also presents an opportunity for Houston to welcome servicemembers through dozens of events across the community at schools, museums parks, ballgames, and more. Read more about can't-miss events happening during Fleet Week Houston.
